Ingredient Library

Cut through the noise. Here is what the science actually says about the most popular skincare ingredients.

Allantoin

moderate evidence

The quiet calmer that soothes, smooths, and rebuilds sensitive skin

rednessdrynessrough texture

Alpha Arbutin

moderate evidence

A gentler path to brighter, more even skin — backed by real science

hyperpigmentationdullness

Azelaic Acid

moderate evidence

Gentle enough for sensitive skin, effective enough to fade stubborn pigmentation

hyperpigmentationacne

Bakuchiol

moderate evidence

Clinically proven anti-aging results with none of the retinol irritation

aginghyperpigmentation

Benzoyl Peroxide

strong evidence

The clinically proven bacteria-killer that acne-prone skin has relied on for decades.

acnelarge pores

Centella Asiatica

moderate evidence

Ancient healing herb with real science behind calmer, stronger skin

rednessbarrier repair

Ceramides

strong evidence

Ceramides rebuild your skin barrier from the inside out — naturally.

drynessredness

Ferulic Acid

strong evidence

The antioxidant that makes vitamin C work harder and last longer

agingsun damage

Glycolic Acid

strong evidence

The gold-standard exfoliant backed by decades of clinical evidence

uneven texturehyperpigmentationdullnessfine lines

Hyaluronic Acid

strong evidence

The moisture-binding molecule your skin already makes — and needs more of.

drynesstexture

Lactic Acid

strong evidence

Gentle exfoliation that smooths, brightens, and hydrates at the same time

uneven texturehyperpigmentationdullnessdryness

Niacinamide

high evidence

The multitasking vitamin that brightens, refines pores, and calms inflammation suitable for all skin types.

Oily skin

Panthenol (Vitamin B5)

strong evidence

A gentle humectant that hydrates, heals, and strengthens your skin barrier.

drynessredness

Peptides (Matrixyl/Argireline)

moderate evidence

Clinically studied peptides that signal your skin to rebuild collagen from within

agingfine lines and wrinkles

Retinol

strong evidence

Decades of science back retinol as skincare's most proven anti-ageing ingredient.

aginghyperpigmentation

Salicylic Acid

strong evidence

A pore-penetrating exfoliant with decades of evidence behind it

acnelarge poresuneven texture

Snail Secretion Filtrate

moderate evidence

A multitasking bioactive that hydrates, resurfaces, and supports skin repair

agingacne scars

Squalane

moderate evidence

A skin-identical oil that hydrates every skin type without clogging pores.

drynesstexture

Tranexamic Acid

moderate evidence

A gentle, science-backed way to fade dark spots and uneven skin tone

hyperpigmentationdullness

Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)

strong evidence

Science's most studied brightening antioxidant — with results to match

hyperpigmentationdullness

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

strong evidence

A skin-protective antioxidant that works harder when paired with vitamin C

drynesssun damageaging

Zinc PCA

moderate evidence

A targeted oil-control ingredient backed by real skin science

acnelarge pores